Haze: Sri Aman air quality worsens as API reading hits 222 this morning
KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality in Sri Aman, Sarawak, continued to deteriorate after the area recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 222 as of 8am today.
The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Sri Aman, Sarawak, has worsened to 222 this morning, resulting in an unhealthy air quality situation. This follows a trend of deteriorating air quality across multiple regions in Malaysia, with 29 areas, mostly in Sarawak, Perak, and the Klang Valley, recording unhealthy API readings. Notable readings include Sarian district police headquarters at 193, Sarikei at 188, and Kuching at 169.
Other affected areas in Sarawak include Sibu at 160, Kapit at 153, and Bintulu at 151. The situation is also reported in Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Kedah, Penang, Negri Sembilan, Perlis, and Johor.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Lubok Antu, Sri Aman, Lundu record very unhealthy air quality theborneopost.com
- ‘Very unhealthy’ air quality continues in Sri Aman as haze worsens freemalaysiatoday.com
